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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
Thanks. I needed a nap. Worked almost as well as reading his books.

While they are no doubt great for many, his books and his approach are everything I don't want from bicycling. Too much like a job.
I just read his Cycling Past 50 and I must say I agree with you. There isn't much evidence of the joy of cycling in there anywhere. (Good primer of basic physiology though, for when you need to brush up.)
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